Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology/NICU

(Full Time/Per Diem)

Jersey Shore University Medical Center - Neptune, New Jersey

The NICU Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse will attend high-risk deliveries and work with neonatologists to assess, diagnose, prescribe, perform procedures, and help develop care plans for neonates.  The successful candidate must be proficient in newborn resuscitation, intubation and stabilization, umbilical lines, PIV, arterial blood draw, ventilation management, needle aspiration and chest tubes, spinal tap, interpretation of x-rays, appropriate and efficient use of consultants.

Responsibilities Include:

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team providing comprehensive care 
• Evaluate and treat newborns in the NICU in collaboration with neonatal attendings
• Attend high risk deliveries and provide appropriate stabilization
• Performs therapeutic interventions as appropriate for care of neonatal patients
• Provide family centered care and communicate effectively with health care teams and families
• Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies
• Participate in NICU transport team

Requirements:

• New Jersey PA or APN license
• Successful completion of an approved physicians assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• MSN with Advanced Practice Nurse credentials
• Demonstrates effective communication and leadership skills including teaching principles, organizational and presentation skills
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

• Neonatal Fellowship program preferred

Click here to learn more about our Neonatal Intensive Care at Hackensack Meridian Health.  

COMPENSATION:

Starting Base Salary: Full time, starting at starting at $117,395.20 annually and Per Diem, starting at starting at $24,652.16 annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience: Years of relevant work experience.

Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.